vcczar Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 John W Foster (IN-R) was basically a career diplomat following his stint as a Civil War officer. For about 20 years, he was a leading foreign affairs figure. He also wrote several books about US foreign affairs, which were probably important at the time. He would be considered one of the US Imperialists of the Gilded Age-Progressive Era His actions: Foster, John W 1873 Appt Amb to Mexico by Grant Foster, John W 1877 Kept on as Amb to Mexico by Hayes Foster, John W 1880 Appt Amb to Russia by Hayes Foster, John W 1881 Kept on as Amb to Russia briefly by Garfield until replaced Foster, John W 1883 Appt Amb to Spain by Arthur Foster, John W 1885 Kept on as Amb to Spain briefly by Cleveland until replaced Foster, John W 1892 Confirmed Sec of State for Harrison Foster, John W 1893 Helps direct the overthrow of Hawaiian monarchy to pave way for annexation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcczar Posted October 22 Author Share Posted October 22 I don't approve of imperialism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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